Philosophy (B.A., B.S.)

30 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Students in this major must also complete requirements for a degree in the College of Arts & Sciences .

Departmental Requirements (12 hours)

• PHIL 411 - Ancient Philosophy
• PHIL 414 - Modern Philosophy
• PHIL 440 - Capstone: Philosophy and Public Life

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• Select one of the following:

• PHIL 200 - Introduction to Logic (C) [SGR #4, HSDC]
• PHIL 201 - Ethics, Law, and Logic

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan. 

• Philosophy, B.A.-No specialization 4-year plan guide
• Philosophy, B.A.-Ethics, Law, and Society specialization 4-year plan guide
• Philosophy, B.S.-No specialization 4-year plan guide
• Philosophy, B.S.-Ethics, Law, and Society specialization 4-year plan guide

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization